We were lucky to catch up with Rabia Meghani recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Rabia thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Was there a moment in your career that meaningfully altered your trajectory? If so, we’d love to hear the backstory.

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to learn, practice and teach eastern healing modalities that originate from all over Asia. As I journeyed through life and began to study public health and education I noticed how much depth and value could be brought to these spaces through healing practices such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness and ayurveda to name a few. I felt that I lived in two different worlds because there was no crossover between the two schools of thought even though they would work together beautifully. I also began to realize that this union would not happen due to the colonized form of yoga and ayurveda that was being promoted in the west. These practices had been heavily appropriated and seen as mystical rather than the nervous system healing sciences that they are which was rejected by health professionals and academics. I began to start teaching the intersectionality of both the practices to legitimize them through research and data.

Rabia, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Rabia. I am a Researcher, Educator, Behavioral Therapist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and a Yoga Therapist. But these are just titles. Above all else, I’m simply a human being who is deeply passionate about decolonizing wellness modalities that originate from the East. What really does that mean? My mission is simple. I want to bring yoga and ayurveda to the masses in a way that honors the roots of these practices. Whether you are suffering from a chronic illness, wanting to slow down in this fast paced world or simply wanting to learn more about honoring and preserving these sciences, I invite you to share space with me. Let’s make magic!

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I had a vision of creating a business that would help make Yoga and Ayurveda accessible to everyone and not just able and privileged individuals. I wanted to see yoga and mindfulness being practiced across classrooms and in healthcare facilities. Giving people the necessary antidote to overworked nervous systems.

Getting to this point was not easy because I did not know anyone that was doing what I was doing however I kept trying different methods and strategies until I finally started making a name for myself.

For anyone that is reading this, I want you to know that your passion is greater than your fears. Remember why you started and keep trying different way for your message to be heard. And never EVER give up.

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?

Authenticity. I truly believe in order for my message and work to resonate I have to live what I teach. What I promote has to be a part of how I go about my day and my interactions with others. Providing valuable and authentic content that is geared towards promoting mindful in all beings is what has been made my brand and work successful.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://rabiameghani.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabiameghani/?hl=en

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Dina Rohira